Nik Slade

The Old Stores Studio is a versatile art studio and venue, delivering creative workshops and events in Somerset, ten minutes from Bruton and Castle Cary and under an hour from Bristol and Bath. As Studio Director, I oversee direction and production of the artistic programme. The Old Stores Studio is a non-profit Community Interest Company and we champion contemporary artists, makers and creative practitioners and support them to develop their practice and share their skills with the local and wider community. I work closely with events coordinator, Maria Cauchi,  to deliver the programme, including regular art and craft groups, courses, workshops and seasonal events that take place throughout the year.

Creative commissions can be undertaken to make original prints as well as murals, hand painted shop window designs and renovations, lettering and sign writing. Get in touch to find out more through the CONTACT page.

I continue to facilitate and coordinate workshops, projects and events designed to provide ways to engage with a wide range of artistic disciplines. I am committed to supporting artists and makers develop their practices and share their knowledge and skills with learners in participatory settings and make meaningful connections. 

Ongoing development of Muti-Disciplinary Printmaking through studio practice, Printmaking workshops and courses. Planning and delivery of one off pop up printmaking workshops based around mindful walks, using botanicals to create relief casts and mono prints. Workshops can be delivered at festivals and outdoor events most. Recent workshops include Samphire and Green Man Festival and others.

Hands Down Baby Prints offers detailed 3D and relief life casting. It is a small creative enterprise, established in Bristol in 2001, which is now based in Bristol and here at The Old Stores Studio in Somerset. I am founder and lead artist, working closely with our Bristol Casting Artist, Liz Jordan, to deliver detailed casting from prints. Following PMC Studio training, we also produce high quality, solid silver, keepsake jewellery. Appointments are available here at the studio in Somerset or with Liz in Bedminster, Bristol. 

Experienced teacher and lecturer in a range of art and design subjects at Further and Higher Education levels.  Artist for LIFEbeats community arts projects.